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Historic Donner Party, Immigrant Trail and Lake Tahoe Photo Tour from Reno

Historic Donner Party, Immigrant Trail and Lake Tahoe Photo Tour from Reno

Overview

The Donner Party was the most famous tragedy in the history of the westward migration. Immerse yourself and relive the ill-faited Donner hardships and the rich historical importance of this area. Re- live the trials and struggles of the early pioneers that paved the way west to California and during the Gold Rush of 1849 and the Silver Comstock Load of 1859. The way West vie the Immigrant Trail, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Lincoln Hwy all of which passed through the Nevada Territory, Reno and the Sierras.

City: Reno

Sun 03 Nov

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Starting at $189.00

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Sun 03 Nov

Starting at $189.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Snacks

Driver/guide

Landing and facility fees

Beverages

Transport by private vehicle

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Up to Date information on State and County Covid-19 Guidelines

What To Expect

Sierra Adventures

A Scenic Tour through the Riverwalk District, including Historical Buildings, Shops and Historic Markers.

Nevada Historical Society

An introduction of the origin of Reno, Ghost Towns, The Sierra Mountains, Donner Pass, The Donner Party, The Transcontinental Rail Road and Lake Tahoe.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (6)

CaWooAgee

Jan 2020

Jim was our tour guide and he did a great job showing off the towns we visited and added history and interesting tales that even entertained my 15 year-old son. He also politely obliged two old ladies who wanted to continue to go sightseeing in the storm while the snow was coming down heavy and fast from Donner Pass to Squaw valley to Tahoe. Will happily do the tour again when weather is picture perfect . Jim is a great driver and knew all the best stopping points.

AliBug

Aug 2019

Jim was our guide and he was incredibly informative of the trail. My husband and I were the only ones taking the tour this day. Jim provided snacks and beverages. We drove along the trail getting the best idea of what a horrific journey this must have been for these folks. We also tour through the museum and then around Lake Tahoe stopping a couple of times to enjoy this gorgeous lake surrounded by those majestic mountains. We had a pinch in our time and Jim was very accommodating with our schedule and we were very appreciative. I highly recommend this tour. It's rich in history, the scenery is unbelievable, and it's a great way to take in just a bit of America's incredible making.

Mick-GLASGOWKY

Jul 2019

Bill did an excellent job from start to finish. We got a nice city tour of Reno before we proceeded to the route of the ill fated Donner party trail. Then on to the Lake Tahoe area. We made several stops to take in the magnificent views and there was a stop at the Donner Memorial State Park and monument. There is a small museum there where we learned more about the Donner party. All in all I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks Bill